# Quick Convert Widget

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In this section, we will guide you through the process of shortening URLs, customizing them, and sharing them with your audience.
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### <mark style="color:purple;">Effortless Url Shortening</mark>

Shortening URLs in quic.ly is a breeze, and we'll start with the **Quick Convert Widget**, a simple and efficient method accessible from every page within the app.

Quick Convert Widget

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**How to Use the Quick Convert Widget:**

1. **Enter your long url:** Paste the long URL you wish to shorten into the centre input field.

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2. **Click "Shorten"**: Initiate the shortening process by clicking the "Shorten" button. Our system will swiftly generate a concise link for you.

   <figure><img src="https://2213782032-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcuQD9bKpuaPH1WnZJ9Zl%2Fuploads%2F5lOuc80x3KNpZ9Q0S1eG%2Fcopy%20after%20shortening.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=eb1917fc-43b7-4bc6-b144-ce285e70fd0b" alt=""><figcaption><p>Img 3. Copy shortened link to clipboard</p></figcaption></figure>
3. **Your Shortened URL**: Once processed, your shortened URL will instantly appear on the widget. Simply click the copy button to copy the URL and start sharing your content.

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**Post-Shortening Navigation in quic.ly:**

Upon utilizing the Quick Convert Widget to shorten a URL, the behavior varies based on the page you are currently on:

* **Dashboard, Analytics, Links, and QR Codes Pages:**
  * The URL component seamlessly integrates into the list of URLs on these pages.
  * This integration allows you to effortlessly customize titles and aliases using the URL component.

<figure><img src="https://2213782032-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcuQD9bKpuaPH1WnZJ9Zl%2Fuploads%2FrmynwNrp2ZALwydiRXHv%2Fdashboard%20after%20converting.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=cddfd987-5567-4c28-a35b-d1a8dce76427" alt=""><figcaption><p>Img 5. Dashboard view: Newly shortened url below metrics</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://2213782032-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcuQD9bKpuaPH1WnZJ9Zl%2Fuploads%2FUUZuIX7Zy4rxw5bavXPy%2FLinks%20page%20after%20converting.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=a5bef58c-fee3-4d3f-958c-b00c1e6bc92e" alt=""><figcaption><p>Img 6. Links page view. Newly shortened url in the list of urls</p></figcaption></figure>

* **Other Pages:**
  * The Quick Convert Widget remains self-contained and doesn't impact any other part of the page.

<figure><img src="https://2213782032-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FcuQD9bKpuaPH1WnZJ9Zl%2Fuploads%2FZBFSxpTlOp4JbmexSFDz%2FHome%20page%20after%20converting.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=93dcb096-6549-4e22-a47e-dc3a7b6a59ea" alt=""><figcaption><p>Img 7. Home page. Self contained quick convert widget</p></figcaption></figure>